Summary
– Bboxx is a data-driven super platform positively impacting more than 3.6 million people in 10 operating markets in Africa
– Started as a company focusing on small home solar systems and evolved to offer various solutions including energy access, electric mobility, clean cooking, and smart financing
– Systems range from small solar lanterns to larger solar systems for small businesses and homes in markets like Nigeria
– Bboxx offers a pay-as-you-go financing model, USSD platform for information access, and plans to scale the adoption of electric motorcycles
– Partnered with EnerTech for a first-of-a-kind electrification platform to connect millions with clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, smart financing, and e-mobility products in Africa
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Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, aims to transform lives in Africa by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products. After acquiring solar energy frontrunner PEG Africa, Bboxx now impacts over 3.6 million people in 10 markets, contributing to 11 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With over 4,000 staff across Africa and offices in the UK and Asia, Bboxx is active in energy access, electric mobility, clean cooking, smart financing, and increasing access to communication through smartphones. The company started with small home solar systems and evolved to offer a wide range of solutions through its pay-as-you-go platform.
Bboxx focuses on energy access, offering small solar lanterns and larger solar systems with significant capacity for homes and small businesses. These systems provide reliable power without the noise and inconvenience of fossil-powered generators, with a pay-as-you-go financing model over 18 months. The company utilizes USSD platforms to provide easy access to energy generation and consumption data, payment history, and credit scores for customers. Bboxx also assembles stationary storage battery packs in China and plans to increase assembly in African markets where it operates.
In addition to energy solutions, Bboxx is actively scaling electric motorcycles in partnership with companies like Ampersand and SPIRO in Rwanda. By financing electric motorcycles for motorcycle taxi riders and planning to expand into financing battery swap stations, Bboxx aims to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles and increase confidence among riders. The company has partnered with EnerTech to launch a first-of-a-kind electrification platform valued at over $100 million to expand its on-the-ground impact across 11 markets. This partnership will connect millions of new customers with clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, smart financing, and e-mobility products.
Bboxx credits its rapid scaling capabilities to Bboxx Pulse®, a fully integrated operating system that connects customers with various innovative products at scale. The company’s collaboration with EnerTech aims to benefit 36 million people by 2028, increasing its impact tenfold. By providing access to clean technologies and innovative products, Bboxx is transforming lives across sub-Saharan Africa and advancing electrification efforts in various markets. The partnership with EnerTech marks a transformative phase in Bboxx’s ability to drive positive change across the continent.
With a focus on clean energy, clean cooking, smartphones, smart financing, and e-mobility, Bboxx is committed to delivering sustainable solutions to underserved communities. By leveraging data-driven insights and partnerships, Bboxx aims to address the major pain points of its customers, lower barriers to entry, and enhance access to essential services. Through its innovative products and financing models, Bboxx is driving significant impact in Africa, improving energy access, promoting sustainability, and empowering communities.
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